31st annual Art, Writing Contest winners are ...

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Dec 29, 2011 at 3:15 AMJan 26, 2012 at 11:09 AM

By Buzz DietterleShowcase Editor

It's been more than three decades since Foster's Daily Democrat introduced the Holiday Art and Writing Contest. Over that time, thousands of young artists and authors have submitted works — from first grade through high school.

Again this year, hundreds of student writers and artists submitted entries, representing dozens of schools as well as home-schooled youngsters.

Over the past month, a panel of judges has marveled at the imagination and creativity of students who wrote about everything from the true meaning of the holidays to mischievous elves to stories that tug on the heartstrings. Students who chose to enter art were equal in their creativity and quality, using a wide array of media and styles.

In all, the judges chose 41 winners in the art portion of the competition and 35 on the writing side. Each entry was judged by three members of the panel on a scale of 1-10, for a total possible score of 30. Of the winning 76 entries, 9 received perfect scores. Each entry was judged based, in part, on the grade of the artist or writer.

In addition to congratulating the winners, the judges would like to make special note of those who repeated from earlier years as winners:

A special thanks also go to the young artists and authors who submitted entries — and to the parents, guardians and teachers who supported them.

Finally, Foster's Daily Democrat would like to welcome this year's official contest sponsor - Profile Bank.

According to Ken Wilman, president of Profile Bank, "We are thrilled to be a partner with Foster's to encourage the youth of our community to read, write and demonstrate their artistic talents. Promoting these educational disciplines can only make them better citizens and our communities better places to live."

A ceremony to honor this year's winners with be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at 9 a.m., in auditorium of the new Idlehurst School in Somersworth. Winners will be notified by mail with full details.

Winners

Art Grades 1-2

Allison Howland, Durham; Moharimet Elementary School;

Alexis Fox, Somersworth, Idlehurst Elementary School;

Julia Morell, Exeter, Home school;

Molly Sawyer, Rochester, Nancy Loud School;

Jack Klein, Durham, Moharimet Elementary School;

Eli Kriete, Center Barnstead, Eli Kriete.

Art Grades 3-4

Ava Creteau, Alton, Alton Central School;

Lara Anne Renner, Alton, Alton Central School;

Melissa Rojek, Alton, Alton Central School;

Madeline Kriete, Center Barnstead, Barnstead Elementary School;

Erica Chase, Dover, Garrison Elementary School;

Kaylee Ross, Durham, Mast Way Elementary School;

Alina Hardie, Alton, Alton Central School;

Mackenzie Bicknell, Alton, Alton Central School;

Ryan Tobin, Portsmouth, Saint Patrick School.

Arts Grades 5-6

Ann Chen, Lee, Oyster River Middle School;

Elena Chan, Dover, Dover Middle School;

Megan Murphy, Dover, Portsmouth Christian Academy;

Vothanak Prak, Dover, Dover Middle School;

Maggie Pomeroy, Sanbornville, Paul School;

Rebekah Hinrichsen, Strafford, Strafford School;

Julia McCarthy, York, Maine, York Middle School;

Alicia Oumsang, Rochester, Rochester Middle School.

Art Grades 7-8

Neville Caulfield, Durham, Oyster River Middle School;

Sabrina Chan, Dover, Dover Middle School;

Jenna Howland, Durham, Oyster River Middle School;

Meredith Podolec, Berwick, Maine, Noble Middle School;

Samantha E. Gallahan, Hampton, Home school;

Audrey Lane, Newmarket, Homeschool;

Ethan Chen, Amherst, The Derryfield School;

Luna Cuervo, Durham, Oyster River Middle School.

Art Grades 9-12

Connor McDougal, Brookfield, Spaulding High School;

Vivian Zhong, Rochester, Spaulding High School;

Madison Sanborn, Farmington, Farmington High School;

Kunanon Chimphalee, Rochester, Spaulding High School;

Madeline Mayor, Somersworth, Somersworth High School;

Meara Cotton, Wakefield, Spaulding High School;

Madison Goldstein, Rochester, Spaulding High School

Shaina Crowley, Berwick, Maine, Noble High School;

Veronica Chambers-O'Bryan, Dover, Dover High School;

Chloe Larochelle, Rochester, Spaulding High School.

Writing Grades 3-4

Stormy Prentiss, Dover, Horne Street School;

Sam Roth, Rochester, Home school;

Mia Whitehead, Dover, Garrison Elementary School;

Hannah Tormay, Dover, Garrison Elementary School;

Rio Steen, Dover, Garrison Elementary School;

Amanda McNally, Dover, Garrison Elementary School;

Taren Brownell, Alton, Alton Central School;

Belle Giguere, Dover, Garrison Elementary School;

Isabelle Huggard, Alton, Alton Central School.

Writing Grades 5-6

Amanda Esters, Brentwood, Portsmouth Christian Academy;

Maria Gaughan, Somersworth, St. Mary Academy;

Anthony LaBruto, Sanbornville, St. Elizabeth Seton;

Callie Bouton, Canterbury, The Derryfield School;

Emma Gould, Somersworth, St. Mary Academy;

Gwyneth Hartley, Rochester, St. Mary Academy.

Writing Grades 7-8

Paige Voss, Nashua, The Derryfield School;

Kyrstyna Keller, Bedford, The Derryfield School;

Kathryn Edwards, Dover, Dover Middle School;

Elizabeth Krogman, Dunbarton, The Derryfield School;

Oscar Garcia, Dover, Dover Middle School;

Olivia Cama, Dover, Dover Middle School;

Alexander Breen, Dover, St. Mary Academy;

Christopher Thompson, Dover, St. Mary Academy;

Hanna Chomas, Epping, Epping Middle School;

Aidan Bruton, Dover, St. Mary Academy;

Chloe Pelletier, Epping, Epping Middle School;

Kathryn Pelletier, Dover, Dover Middle School;

Eryn Frost, Dover, Dover Middle School.

Writing Grades 9-12

Kaylee Rowell, Rochester, Spaulding High School;

Shaina Crowley, Berwick, Maine, Noble High School;

Jessica Burroughs, Milton, Nute High School;

Kaylene Comfort, Rochester, Spaulding High School;

Maggie Neiman, Rochester, Spaulding High School;

Amanda Lillie, York, Maine, York High School;

Abigail Cameron, Rochester, Spaulding.

Readers' note

Reproduction of art entries in this section may not match the color, size or quality of the originals. These differences may have influenced scores given by judges. Art on the cover of this edition of Showcase and the cover of this special pullout section were chosen, in part, based on their suitability for print reproduction.

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